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September 24, 2025
"The I-15/Tropicana Interchange will get more people to where they need to go more safely, more efficiently, and more reliably,” said Congresswoman Lee. “With our world-class entertainment and sports, Las Vegas leads the way for innovation. Thanks to the money we secured from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, I’m looking forward to the other transformational projects to improve visitor experiences and help southern Nevadans travel safely between school, work, and home."
Issues:
Infrastructure
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September 23, 2025
"This is more than an interstate," Rep. Lee said. "It's a lifeline for tourism and for everyday Nevadans trying to get to work, school and home."
Issues:
Infrastructure
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September 19, 2025
U.S. Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., is leading dozens of House Democrats in urging congressional leadership to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits before they expire at the end of the year.
Issues:
Health Care
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September 18, 2025
Nevada's 3rd U.S. House District Rep. Susie Lee, D-LV, said President Donald Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" will have a devastating effect on many Nevadans, especially those on the lower end of the economic scale.
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September 15, 2025
“This report reflects what Nevadans know all too well — our water is a precious resource. It’s crunch time for interstate negotiations regarding the future of the Colorado River. I’m confident in Nevada’s negotiators’ ability to represent our state’s interests, and I stand ready to assist at the federal level however needed. There’s one place we can all agree: the best deal is one reached by the Basin states, not one imposed on the West from Washington,” Lee said.
Issues:
Water
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September 6, 2025
Among “contentious negotiations” regarding usage and the ongoing water crisis of the Colorado River, Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV) hosted the third annual Water Summit at Springs Preserve in Las Vegas on Aug. 28. In addition to the news on negotiations, the main takeaways from this year’s summit included discussions on funding, legislation and local conservation efforts.
Issues:
Water
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August 29, 2025
Democratic Rep. Susie Lee, whose district falls within the boundaries of Lake Mead and half of the Hoover Dam, brought together regional water and hydropower leaders to highlight mounting needs the state faces during her third annual Southern Nevada Water Summit at the Springs Preserve.
Issues:
Water
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August 29, 2025
Despite the hard deadline of October 2026, President Donald Trump’s administration has indicated that states must reach a preliminary agreement by mid-November. Missing that risks the federal government unilaterally imposing rules on the Colorado River states, the “worst case scenario,” according to U.S. Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev.
Issues:
Water
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August 28, 2025
Lee hosted her summit at Springs Preserve on Thursday morning to discuss the most pressing issues regarding Las Vegas’ tiny share of the Colorado River. She was joined by U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev.; Colby Pellegrino, Southern Nevada Water Authority deputy general manager; the Colorado River Commission of Nevada; and UNLV startup WAVR Technologies.
Issues:
Water
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August 20, 2025
In June, U.S. Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., sent a letter to the Federal Housing Agency calling for more transparency when it comes to large out-of-state corporations and their growing ownership of valley homes and told the Review-Journal the number of residential properties owned by a single company such as Invitation Homes is troubling.
Issues:
Housing